Description

Also known as Halfblack Angelfish, Halfblack Dwarf Angelfish, Halfblack Pygmy Angel, Pearl-scaled Angelfish, Pearly-scale Pygmy Angelfish, Pearly-scaled Angelfish.

Found singly or in pairs, over lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed on algae.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 1-25m
Widespread Western Pacific

Angelfish are usually brightly coloured with highly compressed bodies.
Some live in "harems" others in pairs, they can be highly territorial and make a loud drumming sound when alarmed. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5447